Panasonic LX10 vs Sony QX1

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX10 vs Sony QX1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very comparable but the LX10 (1") and QX1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX10 was manufactured 2 years later than the QX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the LX10 matches up vs the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 has got outside measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the LX10 and the QX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX10 and QX1 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and QX1.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The LX10 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more modern LX10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.